My Childhood Friend, who became a National Idol, moved next door to my Run-down Apartment [Dropped] - Chapter 4 - The childhood friend is slightly grumpy

“『TRUE MIRAGE』 — The Latest Album Release…”

On the TV in our living room, the broadcast of an interview was ongoing where the top idol Mitsuki Toujou with a cool expression was confidently promoting the group as their center.

Meanwhile, the current time, as Mitsuki passed through the plain room, her reaction was childlike, just like when she first came to my house during elementary school days. Her cheeks blushed slightly while sitting on the sofa.

Perhaps it was because she had just given herself a slap to firmly seal her memories away.

“…It’s simple tea.”

“Why are you speaking so formally?”

On the other hand, Mitsuki, my childhood friend, had the corners of her eyes drooping, and she wore a carefree, smiling face. There was not a trace of the national idol who always put on a poker face when she appeared on TV.

Is she really the same person…?

**Creak**  **Creak** 

Suddenly, Mizuki’s movements became rigid.

—Slurp!

She sipped on the tea, while sitting cross-legged on the sofa, staring at me with a vacant expression. This was Mitsuki’s appearance who would doubt something and become slightly moody.

I have so many things I want to ask her…

But, well… There’s no stopping Mitsuki now. I guess I’ll have to quietly wait for this storm to pass.

Come to think of it, I saw Sena earlier, and she was completely speechless. 

Mitsuki and I were classmates and clubmates throughout elementary, junior high, and high school. After having intimate(?) conversations with girls, she would often talk about “Who’s that girl?” while leaning out of her window.

We were pretty familiar with each other and had some sort of strange connection. Mitsuki, with her top-tier appearance and the constant poker face she showed to the public, received countless confessions from guys. However, she never dated anyone, which is why we could casually talk like old times.

But now, our situations are different.

On one side is just a regular university student, and on the other is a national idol.

There’s really no reason to be concerned about the once casual relationship between childhood friends of the opposite s*x…

“Who’s that girl?”

Haha… She really hasn’t changed at all.

Her eyes are exactly the same as they were back then.

A hint of madness hidden within her approaching smile.

It’s as if she is saying, “Hey, why don’t you have a girlfriend, Kazu-kun?”

Letting out a small sigh, I explained:

“She’s someone a nationally popular idol would never bother with. She’s my junior in the seminar group. Her name is Kagari Sena. Well, she’s like my little sister from the same university.”

“Is she like Akemi-chan?”

“Yeah, something like that. She’s quite cute too. Her musical talent is exceptional, but her grades are not so great. I’ve been tutoring her this term and last term, but I can’t tell if it’s helping her progress or not…”

Akemi-chan, that’s the name of my little sister, Akemi Fujieda. She’s probably at home now, receiving careful music education. She was determined to attend the same music college, but there’s a three-year gap, so she’ll be attending the university from next year onwards.

“You seem worried about that girl.”

“Wouldn’t you worry if she had to repeat a year? It’s a terrible feeling. If possible, I’d like to help her somehow until she graduates, as long as it is within my capabilities.”

“There it is, Kazu-kun’s inherent big brother nature.”

While she said it with a sigh of exasperation, Mitsuki seemed relieved for some reason.

The strangely skeptical atmosphere from before had completely disappeared, and Mitsuki sat down confidently next to me.

Gazing at the cool and beautiful Mitsuki whose appearance was completely different from when she is performing on stage. She was now sitting next to me with a relaxed and fluffy atmosphere. Noticing her mood improving I poured her some tea.

In the midst of this mysterious feeling, I finally spoke up:

“…Anyway, why did Mitsuki come here again?”

As if waiting for this question, Mitsuki gently smiled at me and said,

“To become Kazu-kun’s neighbor, of course!”

Her carefree smile was the same as I had seen since we were children.

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